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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.59, 2,019.18 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.59, 2,019.18 and 903.08 is: 1,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.59 : 2,019.18 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.59/2,019.18 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.59x = 2,019.18 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.59x = 1,823,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,476.56/1,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.90

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